About CPD

BiP through its PASS events programme is dedicated to assisting the public sector in its professional development. Delegates at this, and at a wide range of PASS events, will be able to claim CPD Points by attending our seminars. Remember that new learning gained from all training and development events can count towards your total for your company or professional institute CPD schemes.

For guidance on this CIPS scheme, email cpd@cips.org

Select Accredit – Supplier Accreditation Service

BiP Select is a national supplier pre-qualification service open to all supplier organisations across all business sectors, and delivers benefits to both buyers and suppliers alike. The service comprises two pre-qualification options, Select Certify and Select Accredit, allowing suppliers to choose to self-certify their organisation or to apply for full accreditation. BiP Select also provides suppliers with the facility to store and manage their pre-qualification information, hosting the information online for registered buyers to view.

Buyers use BiP Select to search for and view suppliers, create and manage supplier lists and manage electronic Expressions of Interest, essential components of the supplier selection process.

For more information on BiP Select, call: 0845 270 7094, visit: www.bipselect.com or email: sales@bipselect.com.

Society of Procurement Officers in Local Government

SOPO represents over 3250 local government procurement officers. Its aim is to support and advise local authorities throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on all purchasing and supply matters of national or general interest, and to represent its members on other bodies to promote the Society and its aims. Through membership of SOPO, procurement officers join together to share best practice and influence the national agenda on how “Best Value” is to be achieved.

For further information visit www.sopo.org

PASS Consultancy – The Mark of Excellence

Whether you work within public sector procurement or tender for public sector contracts, BiP Solutions’ Procurement Advice and Support Service (PASS) will help you improve your efficiency and effectiveness. Our PASS Team of experienced consultants offers a range of expert services which can be tailored to meet your organisation’s specific needs – whether you are a buyer or a supplier.

For further information, please visit www.passprocurement.co.uk

BiP Solutions Ltd

BiP Solutions (BiP) provides innovative solutions that add value to supply chains.

Established in 1984 to facilitate business between the public and private sectors, BiP has evolved from being a provider of contract information in print format to become a leading provider of business intelligence, eSourcing solutions, procurement consultancy, conferences, events and other services. As a result, the company’s offerings have become a critical part of supply chains in the UK and internationally.

BiP is a leading provider of public sector procurement solutions, offering buyers and suppliers access to probably the world's largest database of current open contract opportunities. Over 500 UK government organisations, including the MOD, rely upon BiP services to create and manage their contract information.

As the industry authority on UK and European procurement, no company provides more all-encompassing business intelligence services or offers a greater commitment to its clients’ success than BiP.

In 2010 BiP will manage over 200 procurement-related events, ranging from workshops and seminars through to national conferences and exhibitions organised on behalf of government and major procurement organisations. In March 2010, BiP organised Procurex National, the UK’s first centrally located procurement exhibition, held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Public sector clients for BiP’s event management services include the Scottish Government and the Ministry of Defence.

BiP is a values-based organisation. Passion, Integrity and Respect are the core values that guide what we do and the relationships that we build and maintain. Our culture is one of continuous improvement and investment into our services, infrastructure and people.

Of paramount importance to us is the constant development and improvement of our services to ensure that we continue to deliver maximum value to our client base.

Tel: 0141 332 8247 Fax: 0141 331 2652/2792
Email: bip@bipsolutions.com Web: www.bipsolutions.com/www.bipcorporate.com